How to Clean a Hockey Helmet

Hockey is an active sport in which the players are constantly on the move. Hockey equipment and the players' uniforms become very sweaty during a typical game. In addition to producing a pungent odor, a sweat-filled hockey helmet can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Cleaning a hockey helmet after every game can keep the equipment smelling fresh and sanitary.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• Baby shampoo
• Warm water
• Sponge
• Microporous cleaning block
• Towels

Instructions

1. Fill a sink basin or portable bowl with warm water and a few drops of a mild baby shampoo. The cleaning solution should produce some suds (but not too many) to rinse off the helmet easily.

2. Dip a clean sponge into the cleaning solution and squeeze out excess water so it is not dripping.

3. Scrub the inside of the hockey helmet with the sponge, being sure to remove dirt and grime from any crevices. Clean the plastic straps with the sponge as well.

4. Blot the inside of the hockey helmet dry with an absorbent bath towel. Remove as much of the water as possible to avoid mildew from forming.

5. Remove scuffs from the outside of the helmet with a microporous cleaning block, sometimes referred to as an "eraser."

6. Set the hockey helmet on a dry towel and place it in a well-ventilated area to air dry completely.

References

• Cleaning Hockey Equipment

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish